As we live God’s vision to be a lighthouse for Christ in our community, we reflect what it means to be genuinely welcoming in light of God’s love for each of us.

Scripture Reference

Hebrews 13: 1-2

Complementary Passage: Judges 13: 15-24

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Sermon Notes

Our 2019 Emphasis: BE THE LIGHTHOUSE!

  • We Must Be Welcoming In to Our Church (verse 2)
    • Every guest has a story and we need to hear it
    • We must be others-oriented when we gather
    • We must each be intentional about welcoming guests
  • We Must Be Welcoming In to Our Homes (verse 2)
    • Hospitality is deeper than a hello, handshake, or quick lunch after church
    • Hospitality is a command and opportunity for all of us
  • We Must Be Welcoming In to Our Hearts (verse 1)
    • We need to be part of a smaller community within the church
    • Family love/ Philadelphia is one of the  joys we should experience in Christian life
    • Brotherly love reflects our experience of God’s love (1 John 3: 10)